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Philippines ferry fire near Coron leaves 35 dead as dozens remain missing
world28 days ago

Philippines ferry fire near Coron leaves 35 dead as dozens remain missing

Coast Guard says 30 bodies have been recovered, bringing the death toll to 35 from the MV June Aster ferry fire off Coron; more than 130 people were aboard. Forty-three were rescued, with searches continuing for about 50 missing as toxic fumes and heat hampered recovery. Investigators are probing the fire’s start in the cargo hold, manifest discrepancies, cargo loading integrity, and crew emergency response, with the operator Atienza Interisland Ferries cooperating.

via BBC|
#coast-guard#coron#ferry-fire
Fire at Qingdao dock leaves 25 dead on Liberian-flag cargo ship
world29 days ago

Fire at Qingdao dock leaves 25 dead on Liberian-flag cargo ship

A Liberian-flagged cargo ship named Ocean Melody caught fire while docked for repairs at Qingdao Beihai Shipbuilding Co., killing 25 of the 42 crew onboard; 17 were evacuated (including five injured) and the blaze was extinguished around 2:30 pm. Chinese President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Qiang urged urgent rescues and a full probe into fire hazards at the shipyard.

via Euronews.com|
#cargo-ship#china#fire
Rescue underway after Turkish ferry capsizes off Cyprus with hundreds aboard
world1 month ago

Rescue underway after Turkish ferry capsizes off Cyprus with hundreds aboard

A rescue operation is underway after a passenger ferry carrying about 270 people capsized north of Cyprus, with at least six confirmed dead and dozens rescued as search and rescue efforts continue. The Filo Jet was traveling from Kyrenia (Northern Cyprus) to Taşucu, Turkey, when it took on water; coastguard vessels and helicopters are among the efforts to locate survivors.

via CNN|
#coastguard#cyprus#maritime-disaster
Java-bound ferry blaze leaves five dead, dozens still missing as rescue operations continue
world2 months ago

Java-bound ferry blaze leaves five dead, dozens still missing as rescue operations continue

A passenger ferry carrying 271 people (232 passengers, 39 crew) caught fire off Java while en route from Surabaya to Makassar. The blaze, reported between 6:00 and 7:00 local time, left at least five dead and 41 unaccounted for as rescuers and passing vessels evacuated hundreds. By about 9:45 local time, 225 passengers and crew had been rescued, with the cause of the fire under investigation. Indonesian authorities and the navy have deployed rescue assets; ferry safety enforcement has been widely criticized in the region.

via CNN|
#ferry#fire#indonesia
Philippines ferry tragedy: 18 dead, 24 still missing after sinking off Mindanao
asia-pacific8 months ago

Philippines ferry tragedy: 18 dead, 24 still missing after sinking off Mindanao

Eighteen people died and about 24 remain missing after the MV Trisha Kerstin 3 ferry, carrying more than 350 aboard, sank off the southern coast of the Philippines while en route from Mindanao to Jolo. Some 317 passengers and crew were rescued, and authorities are investigating the cause amid rough seas and concerns about maintenance and overloading, a recurring factor in Philippine ferry disasters.

via BBC|
#asia-pacific#coast-guard#ferry-sinking
"Chesapeake 1000: Clearing the Key Bridge Collapse"
disaster-recovery2 years ago

"Chesapeake 1000: Clearing the Key Bridge Collapse"

Crews are working tirelessly to clear the wreckage of the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge in the Port of Baltimore, a task made even more challenging by the sheer size of the pieces involved. The operation involves divers surveying the wreckage, cutting the trusses into manageable sizes, and using one of the largest floating cranes on the East Coast to hoist the massive chunks out of the water. The cleanup is a round-the-clock operation, with the goal of reopening the port by the end of May, and local companies are helping recycle the debris. The FBI has opened a criminal probe into the disaster, and there is immense pressure to get the waterway open due to its impact on the economy.

via The Washington Post|
#disaster-recovery#francis-scott-key-bridge#key-bridge
"Baltimore Bridge Collapse: FBI Investigates Ship's Electrical Issues"
crime-and-investigation2 years ago

"Baltimore Bridge Collapse: FBI Investigates Ship's Electrical Issues"

The FBI has raided the container ship Dali, which caused the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse, as part of a criminal investigation into the deadly incident. The investigation is running parallel to the National Transportation Safety Board's inquiry and is likely focused on determining if any federal laws were violated leading up to the disaster. The FBI's involvement suggests suspicion of criminal activity, potentially involving the ship's crew, companies, or other parties. Maryland officials have pledged to hold accountable anyone found responsible, and legal actions are being pursued against the ship's operators. The NTSB's preliminary report is expected in May, with the final report possibly taking up to two years.

via Baltimore Sun|
#bridge-collapse#crime-and-investigation#fbi
"Mozambique Ferry Disaster: Over 90 Dead in Tragic Accident"
tragedy2 years ago

"Mozambique Ferry Disaster: Over 90 Dead in Tragic Accident"

A makeshift ferry sank off Mozambique’s northern coast, leaving at least 94 people dead, including many children, with 26 still missing. The overloaded fishing boat, not licensed to transport people, was carrying passengers fleeing a cholera outbreak and heading to a fair. Misinformation about the outbreak caused panic and overcrowding on the boat, leading to the tragic incident.

via Fox News|
#cholera-outbreak#ferry-accident#maritime-disaster
Captain Convicted in Deadly California Boat Fire that Killed 34
crime2 years ago

Captain Convicted in Deadly California Boat Fire that Killed 34

Former Conception dive boat captain Jerry Boylan has been found guilty of gross negligence in the deaths of 34 people in a boat fire off Santa Cruz Island in 2019. The jury determined that Boylan failed to appoint a night watch or train his crew in fire safety, leading to chaos when the fire broke out. Boylan woke up, called for help, and jumped overboard, leaving the passengers trapped in the bunk room. The families of the victims expressed relief at the verdict but felt that the potential 10-year sentence was lenient. The tragedy has prompted tighter regulations for overnight watches on boats.

via Los Angeles Times|
#boat-fire#captain#crime
Captain Convicted in Deadly California Boat Fire
crime2 years ago

Captain Convicted in Deadly California Boat Fire

Captain Jerry Boylan has been found guilty of "seaman's manslaughter" in connection with the deadly 2019 fire aboard the dive boat Conception off Santa Cruz Island, California, which claimed the lives of 34 people. Boylan was the only person to face criminal charges related to the incident, and he could face up to 10 years in prison. The verdict brings some relief to the victims' families, who have been seeking accountability for their loss. The cause of the fire remains undetermined, but prosecutors argued that Boylan's failure to post a required night watch and inadequate crew training contributed to the tragedy. Civil lawsuits and ongoing legal proceedings against the boat owner and the Coast Guard are still pending.

via NPR|
#boat-fire#crime#criminal-negligence